Archive: 09/09/2016

New research sheds light 'gender gap' in cystic fibrosis

A minor hiccup in the sequence of a human gene can have devastating impacts on health. Such flaws cause cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease affecting the lungs and other vital organs, often leading to death by the age of 30.

Sep 9, 2016

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Researchers identify new therapeutic target for cancer

New research from The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai identifies a protein that may be an unexplored target to develop new cancer therapies. The protein, known as kinase suppressor of ...

Sep 9, 2016

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Pregabalin significantly improves neuropathic pain

(HealthDay)—Pregabalin significantly improves neuropathic pain, irrespective of the time since pain onset, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Pain Practice.

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Losartan reduces aldosterone in patients with HTN, without OSA

(HealthDay)—For patients with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treatment with losartan does not lead to significant reductions in aldosterone, but the treatment is tied to aldosterone reductions in patients ...

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Know your risk for ovarian cancer—and the symptoms

(HealthDay)—A major shift is needed in the prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer, according to a doctor who specializes in the disease.

Sep 9, 2016

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FDA warns ovarian cancer tests not reliable

(HealthDay)—Screening tests for ovarian cancer are not reliable and should not be used, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

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Social connectedness can increase suicide risk

Community characteristics play an important role in perpetuating teen suicide clusters and thwarting prevention efforts, according to a new study by sociologists at the University of Chicago and University of Memphis who ...

Sep 9, 2016

Arkansas ballot will offer a new test for medical marijuana

Republicans control all of Arkansas' statewide offices, hold a majority in both chambers of the Legislature and are nearly assured of winning the state's six electoral votes in the presidential election.

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Study examines cancer rates among World Trade Center-exposed firefighters

Researchers found no overall increase in cancer risk among World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed firefighters following the 9/11 attacks compared with other firefighters from several US cities. They noted a nearly 4-fold increase ...

Sep 9, 2016

Double negative leads to big positive against bladder cancer metastasis

The popular kids' card game "Exploding Kittens" teaches a concept critical to cancer science: When a player plays a "Nope" card, the subsequent player may lay another "Nope", thus creating a double-negative that becomes a ...

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